Eastern Bank Foundation

Investing in Our Communities We believe that change to centuries-old social and economic hierarchies and systems of oppression can lead to greater equity in our communities when we invest, first by listening to the lived experiences of our neighbors and then by partnering on solutions. It’s this commitment to honoring and trusting our communities that guides the Eastern Bank Foundation – not only in what and why we fund, but also how. Our work is not charity for those less fortunate, it is an investment in changing systems for and with our neighbors. Acknowledging this vital difference, “charitable” has been removed from our name and [we are pleased to reintroduce the Eastern Bank Foundation](https://www.easternbank.com/newsroom/eastern-banks-foundation-announces-expansion-its-work). We recognize we are only as strong as the communities we serve and Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, is central to our purpose to help people prosper. The needs challenging our communities require us to be both practical in our giving and tireless in our quest for impact. Combining our philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy, and often in collaboration with other businesses and community partners, we invest in our communities with the singular aim of helping all our neighbors prosper across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Now, as one of our region’s largest foundations, we have the resources to help in new ways, while continuing the support we have always shared with our communities at the grassroots level in thousands of grants each year. And with greater resources, we are building on the key learnings from this grassroots support to address the most challenging and pressing issues of our time, particularly around [economic inclusion and mobility](https://www.easternbank.com/node/11111).